Behaviors that are not criminal if committed by adults,such as smoking or truancy,are called _____ in the context of juvenile justice.

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Status offenses refer to non-criminal behaviors that are only considered offenses when committed by minors, such as truancy, curfew violations, running away, and underage drinking or smoking. These behaviors are not considered offenses when committed by adults. Juvenile offenses and juvenile delinquencies, on the other hand, refer to actual criminal acts committed by minors. Status mistakes is not a commonly used term in juvenile justice.

Behaviors That Are Not Criminal If Committed by Adults,such as Smoking